no heartbeat at 6 weeks 5 days with transvaginal US

We just had our first OB appointment yesterday. According to the LMP and measurements taken via transvaginal US we are 6 weeks 5 days along. However, the doctor could not find a heartbeat, which she said looked like it indicated a fetal demise. Since the LMP and US measurements matched up, she said something could have happened earlier that day or yesterday. She wants us to see a radiologist next week just to confirm things. Has anyone had any positive experiences after not seeing a heartbeat at almost 7 weeks? Thanks.

We just had our first OB appointment yesterday. According to the LMP and measurements taken via transvaginal US we are 6 weeks 5 days along. However, the doctor could not find a heartbeat, which she said looked like it indicated a fetal demise. Since the LMP and US measurements matched up, she said something could have happened earlier that day or yesterday. She wants us to see a radiologist next week just to confirm things. Has anyone had any positive experiences after not seeing a heartbeat at almost 7 weeks? Thanks.

Answers to common questions related to an ultrasound exam:If an ultrasound is done at 6 to 7 weeks and a heartbeat is not detected, does that mean there is a problem? No it does not mean there is a problem. The heartbeat may not be detected for reasons that include: tipped uterus, larger abdomen, or inaccurate dating with last menstrual period. Heartbeats are best detected with transvaginal ultrasounds early in pregnancy. Concern typically develops if there is no fetal heart activity in an embryo with a crown-rump length greater than 5mm. If you receive an ultrasound exam after week 6, your healthcare provider will begin to be concerned if there is no gestational sac.

Answers to common questions related to an ultrasound exam:If an ultrasound is done at 6 to 7 weeks and a heartbeat is not detected, does that mean there is a problem? No it does not mean there is a problem. The heartbeat may not be detected for reasons that include: tipped uterus, larger abdomen, or inaccurate dating with last menstrual period. Heartbeats are best detected with transvaginal ultrasounds early in pregnancy. Concern typically develops if there is no fetal heart activity in an embryo with a crown-rump length greater than 5mm. If you receive an ultrasound exam after week 6, your healthcare provider will begin to be concerned if there is no gestational sac.

Me!! They told me no heartbeat and cervix slightly open, to go home and wait to miscarry. I was devastated as it was my 3rd pregnancy and no children. Was also spotting. Well spotting stopped and I went back the next week (7w6d) and there was a heartbeat! I'm now almost 33 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy. Not every single baby develops the same. I would wait a week or two and see what happens with another ultrasound. Best of luck! I know how devastating that news can be.

Me!! They told me no heartbeat and cervix slightly open, to go home and wait to miscarry. I was devastated as it was my 3rd pregnancy and no children. Was also spotting. Well spotting stopped and I went back the next week (7w6d) and there was a heartbeat! I'm now almost 33 weeks pregnant with a healthy baby boy. Not every single baby develops the same. I would wait a week or two and see what happens with another ultrasound. Best of luck! I know how devastating that news can be.

Yes my friend who is currently pregnant. Had early scan due to probs with prev pregnancy, at 6 wks 6 days and no heartbeat. She was told to expect the worst. 2 weeks later the heartbeat was there and she is due in a month. Don't give up hope yet, hope you get some good news x

Yes my friend who is currently pregnant. Had early scan due to probs with prev pregnancy, at 6 wks 6 days and no heartbeat. She was told to expect the worst. 2 weeks later the heartbeat was there and she is due in a month. Don't give up hope yet, hope you get some good news x

I am in the same situation. I went for an u/s Thurs, 12/29 because I was concerned, I lost all of my pregnancy symptoms, and have had a chemical pregnancy last Nov. I should have been 6 weeks 4 days, lmp was 11/12. Had a transvaginal, pregnancy sac and yolk sac detected but that was it, no fetal pole or heart beat. Sac measured to 5 weeks 5 days, go back next thurs for another u/s, already convinced I miscarried.

I am in the same situation. I went for an u/s Thurs, 12/29 because I was concerned, I lost all of my pregnancy symptoms, and have had a chemical pregnancy last Nov. I should have been 6 weeks 4 days, lmp was 11/12. Had a transvaginal, pregnancy sac and yolk sac detected but that was it, no fetal pole or heart beat. Sac measured to 5 weeks 5 days, go back next thurs for another u/s, already convinced I miscarried.

I had this same thing happen to me. I waited two more weeks until I had my second ultrasound and they still didn't find one. They ran blood tests and I waited yet another week to see if I would miscarry on my own, but I didn't. Upon my 4th appointment I was sent to the emergency room for a D&C. That was two weeks ago. I hope you have better luck.

I had this same thing happen to me. I waited two more weeks until I had my second ultrasound and they still didn't find one. They ran blood tests and I waited yet another week to see if I would miscarry on my own, but I didn't. Upon my 4th appointment I was sent to the emergency room for a D&C. That was two weeks ago. I hope you have better luck.

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